| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $231.92 | 7.520% | $249.3604 | $249.36 | $249.35 | $249.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.76 | 7.151% | $38.3172 | $38.32 | $38.30 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $163.84 | 13.768% | $186.3975 | $186.40 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $175.65 | 10.228% | $193.6155 | $193.62 | $193.60 | $193.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.43 | 12.714% | $71.4945 | $71.49 | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.30 | 4.628% | $27.5172 | $27.52 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.26 | 8.615% | $104.5528 | $104.55 | $104.55 | $104.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.16 | $871.2551 | $871.26 | $871.20 | $871.30 | |